LeBron James has moved to LA Lakers for more money than you’ll see in your lifetime

LeBron James is headed to the West Coast. Something that was in the works for over a year, Klutch Sports, the sports-management agency that represents James announced that the former Cleveland Cavaliers point guard is taking his talents to Hollywood in a four-year, $154 million deal (₹1,036 crores). The writing has been on the wall for some time now — LA Lakers had the cap space and the resources to land The King. LeBron now hopes to do what he has done the last two times he was a free agent: Build a championship-winning team around him.

James’ decision resonates very well with what he did back in 2010 when he signed with the Miami Heat. LeBron who faced a superior Boston Celtics back then joined forces with Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade to see off any Celtic challenge, likewise he expects to do the same with the Golden State Warriors who have now won three championships in four years. He will be desperate to build a star studded team which would pose a serious threat to the mighty Warriors this season.

Although this announcement is way more low-key compared to the previous two, LeBron’s plans are much more significant this time. LeBron owns two mansions in Brentwood and has his money invested in numerous businesses in the city. Even his kids goes to school there. LeBron’s move makes so much sense just because he can now transition himself slowly to his post career life. A Businessman? A movie star? or even a team owner, LeBron will look to grow the empire that he has build.

Cleveland knew that they couldn’t hold on to James anymore. A lot of reports also suggest that Magic Johnson had a big role to play in bring LeBron to LA. Johnson apparently had a meeting with LeBron James on Saturday about Lakers’ plan to build a team that will stop the GSW domination. Cleveland had exhausted all their resources and with a roaster that is ageing, LeBron had to leave after winning one NBA championship, the title that he had promised.